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             The Quashnet River runs south through the towns of Falmouth 
             and Mashpee to the Moonakis River, which flows into Waquoit 
             Bay.  The Quashnet is one of four coastal Cape Cod streams 
             with wild populations of sea run brook trout.

                Since May 1976, Trout Unlimited has been conducting the
             physical restoration of habitat along the river.  Before work
             was started some sections of the river were sixty to eighty 
             feet wide and only a few inches deep.  Electro fishing that
             took place at that time only produced eight trout, seven of
             which were stocked brown trout.  Currently the estimated wild
             brook trout population in a 3100 foot section of the stream
             is three hundred fifty-seven.
  

                Catch and release regulations were established in 1988
             and brown trout stocking was discontinued in 1991. More than
             26,000 man hours of labor have been invested in the restoration
             by members and friends of the Cape Cod Chapter of Trout Unlimited
             and the Southeastern Mass. Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
 
                Currently, volunteers have been cutting brush from the banks
             of the river and using it to narrow the stream. In the spring,
             Trout Unlimited volunteers have planted and will continue to plant
             native trees to shade out the invasive sweet gale that threatens
             to choke the river.


                The restoration and maintainence of the Quashnet river is
             an ongoing project and volunteers are always needed and welcomed.
             Work days are the 3rd Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM unless
             otherwise noted. Work is supervised under the guidance  of 
             Fran Smith and Bob Nickerson. If you are interested in
             volunteering or contributing to the project call:
             Bob Nickerson at (508) 428-8320 or Fran Smith at (508)548-2554
             We work rain or shine, however if there is a lot of snow or
             extreme cold, please call Bob Nickerson @ 508 428-8320 to check 
             if we will be working.
               
               If you can't make a work day on a Sunday, think about helping out
             on the Red Brook. Work days there are on the first Saturday of 
             each month. Next, will be Dec. 2nd. For info contact Warren Winders
             at 781- 878 1074.


WORK SCHEDULE

                  DATE                  WORK TO BE DONE          EQUIPMENT
         
           9:00 A.M. Sunday Nov 16   TBA     Waders/Gloves/Loppers

           9:00 A.M. Sunday Dec 21  TBA     Waders/Gloves/Loppers

     *** It starts to get a little nippy these months; so dress warmly ***
         Even though it may be cool, it is still nice to be outdoors.  Come join
        us - We need your help and there is good companionship!